Electronics Technician

Federal Bureau of Investigation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation invites applications for positions requiring Specialized Experience (SE) at GS-7 through GS-12. SE involves installation, maintenance, testing, and operation of electronic communication and security systems, and will require handling a variety of electronic equipment and network devices.

Applicants must show SE at the stated grade level with the ability to troubleshoot, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance; knowledge of IP networking is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with installing, maintaining, and testing electronic communication systems.
• Ability to read schematics and work with basic electronics.
• Familiarity with IP networks and testing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and maintenance of electronic communication systems.
• Perform tests and basic repairs.
• Handle, store, and inventory electronic equipment.

Job description

Specialized Experience (SE)
GS-7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Assisted with the physical installation and maintenance of electronic communication systems.
• Conducted routine equipment tests; performed basic corrections and/or replacing defective parts.
• Handled, stored, and inventoried a variety of electronic equipment and components.

GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Performed physical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic communication systems.
• Performed installations and preventive and corrective (or emergency) maintenance and service work on FM radio systems, data networks, or electronic physical security systems.
• Inspected equipment for adherence to standards and tolerances.

GS-10: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Utilized test equipment and accepted techniques to perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks, and operational testing in at least one of the following areas: FM radio systems, data networks, and/or electronic physical security systems.
• Performed work with AC and DC circuits that includes: reading schematics, identifying electronic components, installing components, and soldering.

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-10 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Utilized test equipment and advanced techniques to perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks, and operational testing in at least two of the following areas: FM radio systems, data networks, and/or electronic physical security systems.
• Worked with the application of advanced electronics concepts using various electronics testing equipment including the multi-meter, oscilloscope (single and dual trace), spectrum analyzer, watt meter, frequency counter, spectrum analyzer, distortion analyzer, etc.
• Assembled and installed electronic devices and equipment; utilizing various applicable hand and power tools.
• Provided network configuration services that involve an understanding of various IP network protocols and sub-netting.
• Assisted higher graded technician(s) in carrying out electronic installation, replacement, and maintenance work.

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Utilized test equipment and advanced techniques to perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks, and operational testing in each of the following areas: FM radio systems, data networks, and electronic physical security systems.
• Performed technician work involving AC and DC circuits that involved interpreting schematics and the utilization/integration of various electronic components.
• Carried out the installation, replacement, and analysis of electronic security systems; making recommendations on design or alteration based on data collected through testing or other analytical methods.
• Provided physical installation and configuration of network devices (routers, switches, and encryption devices) that involved an understanding of IP network protocols, Virtual Private Networks, and sub-netting.
• Conducted a competent inspection, maintenance, and repair program to insure optimum operational capability of all electronic and electro-mechanical systems and equipment including stand-by and emergency equipment and/or systems.